As physicians, our lives are easier when we empower those around us. Patient care and leadership are two obvious examples of how empowerment can
Continue ReadingHow Stoic Philosophy Increases Coping Skills and Resilience
In part 1 of this blog on the utility of Stoic philosophy in modern times, we covered some of the basic beliefs and ideas that Stoics, like Marcus
Continue ReadingStoic Philosophy Concepts Improve Emotional Resilience
In today’s world it is common to throw around words like “awesome” and “great” to describe people and events. Some human beings have been truly
Continue ReadingThree Benefits of Physician Coach Training… Even If You Don’t “Coach”
When I started my coach training program, I was seeking an exit strategy from the nonsense in the healthcare system. I was tired and I had the feeling
Continue ReadingHow Physician Coaching Supports the Decision-Making Process
Surgeons and physicians are trained to be good decision makers. And we are very good decision makers, but there are plenty of reasons why we might
Continue ReadingCoaching and Female Resident Physicians: A Conversation
The International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with Clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
Continue ReadingImprov Skills Physicians Can Use to Improve Their Practices
Physicians are trained to find answers and draft a plan of action. We lead our patients and our teams in pursuit of the best care possible. on the fly
Continue ReadingWhat Do You Want? How Will You Get It?
Picture this… You have a supportive, focused group of professional peers helping you reflect on what you want and how you can get it. If that sounds
Continue ReadingSurviving Trauma with Choice
To some extent, we are all survivors of trauma. We can learn a great deal from those who have experienced trauma. To that end, I want to share a short
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